Newton County opened its season with a 27-19 win down the road at Enterprise Friday night in a matchup of two teams with big aspirations this season.

The Cougars (1-0) began the scoring in the second quarter with a 2-yard run into the end zone by Floyd Graves. The PAT was added by Jacob Scoggin.

It didn’t take long for Enterprise (0-1) to add its own points with an 86-yard kickoff return by Dion Johnson. Before the half Johnson also ran the ball in from 11 yards out to give Enterprise a 12-7 lead at the half.

Newton County opened the third quarter with a 1-yard run by Floyd Graves and PAT by Scoggins to take a 14-12 lead.

In the fourth, the Cougars once again found themselves in the end zone with a 70-yard pass from senior quarterback Patrick Ezell to Michael Granger. Enterprise answered back with a 50-yard run by Johnson. Kevin Lewis added the PAT to bring the score to 21-19.

Newton County put the final nail in the coffin with a 6-yard run.

Roshawn Johnson had 13 carries for 99 yards for Enterprise. Dion Johnson had seven carries for 98 yards.

Enterprise will travel to Lake next Friday while Newton County will host Jackson Prep on Thursday.

— John Few



Newton 8

Williams-Sullivan 2



It took nearly the entire four quarters, but James Johnson picked up a victory in his first game at the helm of the Newton Tigers.

Trailing 2-0 with just under four minutes to play, Hakeem Wright scored from 35 yards out and added the two-point conversion just for good measure, giving the Tigers a six-point lead.

Newton (1-0) returns home next Friday, hosting Wilkinson County.

— Chris Brennaman



Quitman 58

Kemper County 21



Quitman opened the 2008 campaign with a win over the visiting Wildcats of Kemper County.

The Panthers (1-0) jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead after a 2-yard touchdown run by Lekendrick McDougle. The lead was short-lived as LaColton Bester scored on a 55-yard run. KC had the lead after the two-point conversion. The final score of the first quarter came on a 3-yard run by DeAnthony Pickens, giving Quitman the lead for good.

The Panthers hung five more TDs on Kemper County (0-1) before halftime. Quarterback Wesley Warren ran for one and threw for three more – two to Patrick Hearn, who finished with 104 receiving yards, and another to Pickens. Dejuan Ealie also scored for Quitman in the 35-point second quarter, as did KC’s Steven Fuller. His came on a 67-yard pass from Bester

Each team added another touchdown in the second half. Quitman’s Cenario Arrington scored from 31 yards out, while the Wildcats’ David Grace caught a TD pass from Bester.

Quitman hosts Heidelberg Friday while Kemper County travels to Choctaw Central.

— Chris Brennaman



Wayne Co. 43

George Co. 14



If the first game of the season is any indication, Wayne County is planning on returning to dominance in Class 4A as the War Eagles took care of 5A power George County with ease.

Calvin McDougle scored a pair of touchdowns to lead WCHS. His first — a 22-yard reception — opened the scoring and was followed by a 13-yard run by Tracy Lampley.

After a George County touchdown in the second quarter, Malik Lofton returned the ensuing kickoff 100 yards to put Wayne County on top 21-7. Demarcus Henderson added another score before the intermission.

Billey Joe Johnson started the second half with his second 20-yard touchdown run to cut the War Eagle lead to 14, but McDougle and Donald Ruffin each added scores to complete the blowout of the defending Class 5A runner-up.

Wayne County (1-0) returns home Friday to take on Louisville, another team that was in Jackson last December.

— Chris Brennaman



Union 28

Choctaw Central 0



Union’s defense came up big against Choctaw Central by not only pitching a shutout, but adding a fourth quarter touchdown.

Kenneth Harris returned an interception 25 yards for the final score of the game.

The Yellowjackets (1-0) failed to score in the first quarter, but added two touchdowns before halftime. Roderick Hawkins got the scoring under way with a 15-yard run, followed by a Shaundrick Landfair 1-yard touchdown plunge.

Landfair notched another score in the third quarter, also coming from 1 yard out and caught one two-point conversion. Hawkins added a pair of PATs.

Union will entertain Clarkdale Friday. The Warriors (0-1) will host Kemper County.

— Chris Brennaman



Taylorsville 34

Heidelberg 6



It was a long night for the Heidelberg offense, which failed to score against Taylorsville.

The lone score for the Oilers (0-1) came on a 6-yard fumble return in the third quarter. The extra point was no good.

The Tartars scored 28 of their points in the first half recording a safety and four touchdowns. The final scoring play came after Heidelberg’s TD.

HHS returns to action Friday at Quitman.

— Chris Brennaman



St. Andrew’s 34

Lake 7



It was a case of too little, too late for Lake High School.

The Hornets (0-1) put up a 56-yard touchdown pass from Gary Cooksey to Charles Bell in the fourth quarter. The scoring strike was the only score for LHS and came after St. Andrew’s had already posted five touchdowns. Each score for the Saints came from inside the 10-yard line.

Lake will welcome Enterprise Friday night.

— Chris Brennaman



Newton Ac. 39

Hebron Chr. 14



Newton County Academy continued its domination this year, picking up a 25-point victory in week two.

The Generals (2-0) scored three touchdowns in each half. NCA started the scoring with a 55-yard pass from Rob Roberts to Anthony Williams.

Hunter Smith and Ethan Lewis each added a pair of touchdown runs for Newton County Academy. Roberts’ second TD pass went to Jackson Therrian and covered 57 yards.

University Christian visits NCA in Decatur Friday evening.

— Chris Brennaman



Mississippi Prep Football Scores

Aberdeen 46, Rosa Fort 20

Ackerman 44, West Lowndes 20

Bay Springs 14, Lumberton 12

Belmont 43, Mooreville 23

Bogue Chitto 34, St. Aloysius 21

Brandon 38, Pearl 20

Brookhaven 44, North Pike 6

Brookhaven Aca. 13, Oak Forest, La. 12

Calvary Christian 36, Central Academy 28

Center Hill 46, Lewisburg 21

Central Holmes 38, Humphreys Aca. 14

Clarkdale 21, Scott Central 12

Columbia Aca. 34, Heidelberg Academy 0

Crystal Springs 21, Port Gibson 0

D’Iberville 23, Harrison Central 7

De Soto, Ark. 21, North Delta 0

Delta Aca. 33, Lee Academy, Ark. 6

East Rankin Aca. 35, University Christian 0

East Webster 62, Biggersville 0

Eupora 28, Houston 7

Ferriday Huntington, La. 41, Wilkinson County Christian Academy 14

Forest 27, Morton 20

Forest Hill 27, Wingfield 20

Franklin Co. 21, Hazlehurst 6

Gentry 31, Greenville-Weston 7

Greene County 42, East Central 27

Greenwood 28, Wilkinson County 12

Hancock 14, Stone County 6

Hattiesburg 59, Biloxi 7

Horn Lake 33, Byhalia 6

Itawamba 35, Amory 14

Jackson Prep 20, Jackson Aca. 7

Lamar School 34, Heritage Aca. 20

Laurel 28, Collins 0

Leake Aca. 29, Copiah Aca. 8

Leland 31, Shaw 7

Louisville 32, Starkville 10

Madison Central 28, Lafayette 0

Madison St. Joseph 18, Riverside 13

Magee 25, Columbia 7

Magnolia Heights 22, MRA 7

Meridian 47, Northeast Lauderdale 27

Murrah 27, Callaway 20

Nanih Waiya 27, Ethel 0

New Hope 42, Saltillo 0

Newton Co. Aca. 39, Hebron Christian 14

Newton County 27, Enterprise Clarke 19

North Pontotoc 46, Mantachie 6

Northeast Jones 28, Gulfport 7

Northwest Rankin 41, Kosciusko 24

Noxapater 16, McAdams 0

Noxubee County 53, Columbus 0

Oak Grove 34, Clinton 7

Oak Hill Aca. 35, Indianola Aca. 0

Ocean Springs 42, St. Martin 0

Oxford 28, Charleston 22

Petal 27, Lawrence County 14

Picayune 30, Moss Point 23

Pillow Aca. 54, Hillcrest Christian 0

Pontotoc 42, South Pontotoc 0

Prentiss Christian 20, Central Hinds 16

Presbyterian Christian 17, Wayne Aca. 0

Provine 24, Jackson Jim Hill 14

Puckett 55, Pisgah 0

Quitman 58, Kemper County 21

Raleigh 49, Mize 32

Raymond 20, Terry 16

Rebul Aca. 46, Mt. Salus 6

Richton 26, Clarke Prep, Ala. 20

Ridgeland 21, Mendenhall 8

Ripley 27, New Albany 14

Russell Christian Aca. 38, Calhoun Aca. 6

Simpson Aca. 24, Manchester Aca. 22

Smithville 30, Okolona 28

South Panola 27, Vicksburg 6

South Pike 28, McComb 0

St. Andrew’s 34, Lake 7

St. Joseph, Greenville 56, Strayhorn 8

St. Stanislaus 20, St. Patrick 5

Starkville Aca. 49, Carroll Aca. 12

Strider Aca. 48, Greenville Christian 33

Sumrall 18, Seminary 15

Taylorsville 34, Heidelberg 6

TCPS 35, Rosemark Academy, Tenn. 14

Tishomingo County 40, Alcorn Central 7

Tri-County Aca. 53, ICCE 10

Tupelo 42, Covington, Tenn. 0

Tylertown 33, East Marion 6

Union 28, Choctaw Central 0

Wayne County 43, George County 14

Weir 28, South Leake 0

West Jones 25, Poplarville 0

West Lauderdale 32, SE Lauderdale 0

West Point 21, Shannon 14

Winston Aca. 28, Sylva-Bay Aca. 14